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Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Offered by Marian University’s Fred S. Klipsch Educators College

Launching Fall 2025 | 100% Online | Designed for Working Professionals

Turn Your Classroom Experience into a Teaching Career

Marian University proudly introduces the Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a groundbreaking pathway to earning a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Educational Studies with a Specialization in Elementary Education.

Why Choose This Program?

  • Flexible & 100% Online: Stay in your current school role while earning your degree entirely online.
  • Designed for Adults in the Classroom: Use your current K–6 school experience to fulfill required clinical hours—no need for additional unpaid placements.
  • Accelerated Path to Licensure: Already have an associate’s degree or equivalent? Graduate in as little as two years and meet all State of Indiana licensure requirements.
  • Train with Experts: Learn from nationally recognized faculty from the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College, a leader in teacher preparation.
  • Support Your School: Your district can grow talent from within helping combat the statewide teacher shortage while building your career.

Who Should Apply?

  • Classroom assistants, paraprofessionals, or other non-licensed school staff working in K–6
  • Individuals with prior college credit or an associate’s degree
  • Passionate educators ready to make a lasting impact on young learners
Start Your Journey Today

Program Starts: Fall 2025

Format: 100% Online

Completion Time: ~2 years (with qualifying credits)

Ready to Apply?

  1. Visit marian.edu/applynow
  2. Select "Marian University Online" under "Bachelor Degree Applications"
  3. Choose “Applied Educational Studies - BA with Specialization in Elementary Education”

Questions?

Contact Program Director Jacob Tandy, Ph.D. at jtandy@marian.edu

Prepare. Inspire. Teach.
Become the educator your classroom already knows you can be—with Marian University.

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